February 16, 2025

Software Development Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Mid • On-site

$135,400 - $204,000/yr

Irvine, CA

Summary

Posted:
Role Number:200591530
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us. The Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for an expert in media centric software development to join the team. VPG is working on Apple Vision Pro running visionOS. As a member of our fast-paced organization, you will have the opportunity to be part of a rapidly evolving team, driving experiences that will delight and inspire millions of people. Our commitment to excellence and our creativity enable our customers to do amazing things. We build technology that inspires people. What inspires you? Creating something new and finding solutions for complex problems? Working with world-class innovators? All of the above? Then we want to talk to you about this job opportunity. We are looking for motivated individuals interested in Apple Immersive Video formats to work with our team of high-performing and risk-taking innovators to create services that are out of this world.

Description

You will be working with experts to develop solutions around media processing for Apple Immersive Video Formats for visionOS. You will have opportunities to work in C++, Objective-C, Metal, Swift and Python to create and deploy services, plugins and tools. As a self-starter that prefers to work with a great team, you may be the engineer we are looking for. Especially if you like to have fun with the people you work with!

Minimum Qualifications

  • BSCS or comparable degree and/or relevant experience
  • 3+ years of C++ systems-level/middleware development in a performance-sensitive context
  • Solid modern C++ fundamentals, including templates, RAII, move semantics, and smart pointers
  • Experience with multithreaded programming involving low-level primitives, such as locks, semaphores, atomics, and condition variables
  • Experience with performance tuning/benchmarking, and intuition for diagnosing performance problems
  • Performance architecture knowledge, including zero-copy, pools, async/blocking, thread vs process, and parallelism patterns
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of TCP/UDP networking fundamentals
  • Knowledge of GPGPU programming, using languages like CUDA, Metal, OpenCL, or Vulkan
  • Familiarity with video/audio fundamentals, including codecs and pixel formats
  • Familiarity with media timing mechanisms, such as jitter buffers, playout queues, and A/V synchronization
  • Audio Processing
  • GPU kernel experience

Pay & Benefits

  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $135,400 and $204,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.